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Fire Truck that responded to Berbice fire had dysfunctional generator, could not pump water

By: Andrew Carmichael Five persons are now homeless after a fire of unknown origin completely destroyed their home at Port Mourant, Region Six (East...

GECOM legally bound to declare winner based on recount, no room for “discretion” –...

Now that the national recount of votes cast in the March 2 General and Regional Elections has been completed, the role of the Guyana...

Coalition’s wasteful spending ballooned domestic debt – Ali

Presidential Candidate of the Peoples Progressive Party/ Civic (PPP/C) Dr Irfaan Ali on Thursday revealed that his team has already commenced work to fix...

Guyana’s COVID-19 cases increase to 158

Chief Medical Officer Dr Shamdeo Persaud on Thursday announced that of the 44 tests done, there have been two new cases. The number of confirmed...

Customer breaks down in tears after “brand-new” vehicle destroyed in fire at Lusignan workshop

  By: LaWanda McAllister A businessman is left counting millions of dollars in losses after a fire ripped through his autobody workshop, destroying some 11 vehicles...

Preparations for national examinations continue countrywide – Education Ministry

The preparation of schools for the writing of national examinations continues, not only on the Coast but in the outlying regions as well. According to...

DPP withdraws appeal in Marcus Bisram case

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has withdrawn its appeal  against a decision of the High Court to free Marcus Bisram. The DPP, Shalimar Ali-Hack...

Nandlall explains why contempt case against Mingo was withdrawn

Attorney Anil Nandlall has explained why he withdrew the contempt of court proceedings against embattled Returning Officer Clairmont Mingo. in a social media post, Nandlall...

Widespread mask-wearing could prevent COVID-19 second waves – study

(Reuters) Population-wide face mask use could push COVID-19 transmission down to controllable levels for national epidemics, and could prevent further waves of the pandemic...

Windies not favourites but eager to take on England – Holder

West Indies captain Jason Holder said the Windies are not favourites for their upcoming series against England but his players are eager to get...

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Another person charged for murder of miners at Arimu Backdam

A pensioner is the latest person charged by the police in connection with the murder of two miners at Arimu Backdam, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) last...

President Ali dispels claims of discrimination

President Irfaan Ali has sought to dispel claims of his party discriminating against some communities and administrative regions in its development programmes. The President...

“We have to win the 2025 elections and win them massively” – Jagdeo

The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) is hosting its Congress at an important juncture since the country’s next General and Regional Elections are slated for...

“We will fly our flags in and out of elections” – Teixeira to Opposition

People’s Progressive Party (PPP) Executive Member Gail Teixeira on today said her party will continue to display its party colours and flags across the...

GHDS to host “Sanskriti” in G/Town, Berbice to mark Indian Arrival Day

The Guyana Hindu Dharmic Sabha (GHDB) will host Sanskriti – a celebration of Our Heritage, Our Culture, Our Traditions - for two days to...

$543.6M for vital bridge rehabilitation in Region Four

The Ministry of Public Works has allocated a significant sum of $543.6 million for the rehabilitation of vital bridges across Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica), enhancing...

Removal of Marxism-Leninism from Party’s Constitution among proposals as PPP 32nd Congress gets underway...

The People’s Progressive Party’s 32ndCongress gets underway today and during the two-day forum, the ruling party is expected to consider several proposals made by...

GRA reviewing invoices in 2nd oil audit to detect overstatements – VP Jagdeo

Following the recent detection of a false declaration on oil well equipment that was imported on behalf of ExxonMobil, the Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA)...

Father of 4 killed after rescuing fellow villager from attackers

Joseph Forde, a 44-year-old contractor of Middle Street, Sparendaam, East Coast Demerara (ECD), lost his life on Thursday evening after he was chopped and...

Prisoner further remanded for murder of cellmate

See full statement from the Guyana Police Force: A 23-year-old prisoner, Shamar Davis called Stamma of Lot 56 B Field, Sophia who has been on...